Treasure from the sea

Duration: 11 min

Year Published: 1951

Creator: U.S. Bureau of Mines in cooperation with Dow Chemical Company

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: The Dow-perfected process of manufacturing magnesium by using a formula in which sea-water is a component is shown in this film. The effects of a wider use of magnesium in industrial and domestic life are also shown, and the advantages for both producer and consumer are presented.

Metadata Source:3434 U.S. Government Films